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Harris Park housing plans blocked by Preston City Council as campaigners declare victory

Harris Park, the former orphanage, stands off Garstang Road in Fulwood Pic: Tony Worrall Campaigners battling to stop homes being built within the grounds of Fulwood’s former orphanage at Harris Park have been victorious. Preston City Council’s planning committee voted to reject the proposals […]

3 years ago
Former Star Youth Centre in Ashton-on-Ribble removed from auction by Lancashire County Council

The Star Youth Centre in Ashton Pic: Tony Worrall The former Star Youth Centre, Ashton has been removed from auction after a campaign by the Friends of Tulketh Hall. The former youth centre is on the site of what was once […]

3 years ago
Harris Park orphanage housing scheme expected to be rejected

The former orphanage became the Harris Knowledge Park when owned by the University of Central Lancashire Pic: Tony Worrall A multi-millionaire’s proposals to build a housing development in the grounds of a grade-II listed former orphanage and gardens in Fulwood looks set to be thrown out. Yousuf Bhailok had […]

3 years ago
How you can help Preston’s disadvantaged youngsters celebrate this Christmas

Collection of presents from last year's gift appeal The Preston community is being asked to help bring smiles to disadvantaged young people’s faces this Christmas Day. Cotton Court Business Centre in Preston city centre is running its eighth […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement White Ribbon flag flying in Preston to support end of male violence against women

County Hall Pic: Benjamin Wareing Lancashire County Council is beginning two weeks of action to support White Ribbon Day from today (Wednesday 25 November). The White Ribbon Campaign aims to reduce domestic abuse. Between April 2019 and March 2020, there were 22,009 […]

3 years ago
How we’re supporting Preston and South Ribble restaurants and pubs switching to delivery

As Preston enters another lockdown and restaurants, pubs and bars shut up shop, many residents may be wondering how they can play their part. Takeaway deliveries and collection services were […]

3 years ago
Leader of South Ribble Borough Council shares open letter condemning MP’s vote against free school meals

School canteen. Pic: Katrina_S Pixabay Councillor Paul Foster, Leader of South Ribble Borough council has sent an open letter to Katherine Fletcher, the MP for South Ribble. In the letter, Cllr Foster condemns MP Katherine […]

3 years ago
Preston North End and Windrush Initiatives launch racism education programme

Sagwati Malabi and Adrian Murrell Preston North End Community and Education Trust is launching a racism education programme in partnership with Windrush Initiatives founder Adrian Murrell. The Together As One programme is part of a […]

4 years ago
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